<![CDATA[This study aims to uncover the symbolism of Islamic-Javanese values in the lyrics of the Jamjaneng performing art songs in Kebumen using Roland Barthes' five narrative codes. A qualitative method with an ethnographic approach was employed to analyze two song lyrics: “Dzikirullah” and “Pumpung Urip Pada Amal-amalan”. The findings reveal that Islamic-Javanese cultural acculturation is reflected through: (1) hermeneutic codes that create spiritual enigmas, such as the urgency of dhikr (remembrance of God) and critiques of materialism; (2) semic codes connoting gender equality and the balance between knowledge and practice (ilmu-amal); (3) symbolic codes manifesting contradictions between worldly and afterlife realms and theological hierarchies; (4) proairetic codes illustrating educational stages from ritual practice to theological understanding; and (5) cultural codes through the use of the Javanese language, pegon script (Arabic-Javanese writing), and references to the Shafi’i school of thought. The Jamjaneng song lyrics not only serve as entertainment but also as a medium for spiritual education, integrating Islamic teachings with Javanese local wisdom while critiquing reductive religious practices. This study emphasizes the importance of harmony between knowledge, practice, and transcendental awareness in the context of Islamic-Javanese society.]]>
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